Bokaro: In a push to strengthen its raw-material processing capabilities, Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has commissioned a new 100-tonne-per-day lime crusher unit at its Raw Material Management (RMP) department. The facility, located at the lime discharge complex, was inaugurated by Executive Director (Works) Priya Ranjan, in the presence of Executive Director (Operations) Anoop Kumar Dutt and senior officers of BSL and FSNL.
Top RMP officials — including CGM (Refractory) Nagarajan Srikanth, GM (RMP) Mukesh Kumar, DGM (RMP) Anurag Dey, and DGM (RMP) Sameer Mahapatra — were also present during the launch ceremony.
Speaking at the event, ED (Works) Ranjan said the new unit would significantly enhance the efficiency and agility of BSL’s steel-making processes, calling the installation “a major step forward” in strengthening the plant’s production capabilities. He lauded the coordinated efforts of BSL staff and FSNL teams who executed the project.
The lime crusher unit is expected to be a key asset for boosting flux production for the sinter plant. The introduction of calcium-rich lime will increase sinter bonding strength, reduce return sinter, and sharply improve sinter plant productivity. This, in turn, will supply higher-quality sinter to the blast furnaces, directly supporting smoother and more efficient hot-metal production.
Additionally, the unit is designed to prevent “less off-take” scenarios in the RMP’s rotary kiln, improving kiln productivity and extending the life of its refractory lining.
With this launch, BSL has added an important link to its raw-material chain — one expected to improve consistency, cut wastage, and elevate production performance across the board.
